Politics

Motion to remove Speaker’s seat from JSC sent to Parliament

June 19, 2023, 20:35

Attorney General's Office has sent a motion to remove 3 seats from Judicial Service Commission (JSC), including Speaker's seat to the Parliament on Monday. Current JSC has 10 members allocated.… Continued

EC blocks formation of “The Democrats”

June 19, 2023, 10:00

Elections Commission has blocked formation of new democratic party, "The Democrats". Former President Nasheed's branch within the MDP has left the party and decided to form a new party called… Continued

Schools cannot be rented for campaigns and rallies: Education Ministry

June 18, 2023, 10:18

The Ministry of Education has said that schools cannot be rented for campaign activities and rallies. The ministry’s remarks came after Villimalé MP Ahmed Usham expressed concern on Twitter that… Continued

Judicial employees to be allowed to engage in politics

June 18, 2023, 07:33

The chapter prohibiting participation in political activities has been removed from the 'Judicial Staff Regulations' and included in the 'Code of Conduct' of the judicial staff to enable them to… Continued

President Solih has no role in foreign policy: MP Ali Hussain

June 17, 2023, 08:04

There is no role for the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih in the current foreign policy of the government, and the foreign policy of the country is very weak, said the… Continued

MRM expresses concerns over withdrawal of sexual assault and rape charges against Ali Waheed

June 16, 2023, 19:07

Maldives Reform Movement has expressed concern that the withdrawal of seven sexual assault and rape charges against former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed has given further encouragement to those who commit… Continued

PG withdraws sexual assault charges filed against Ali Waheed

June 14, 2023, 13:56

The Prosecutor General’s Office has withdrawn the sexual assault charges against former Tourism Minister Ali Waheed. Ali Waheed who in on the run after being charged with sexual harassment and… Continued

Disclosing number of Indian troops could lead to essential foods shortage: ICOM

June 14, 2023, 08:05

The Office of the Information Commissioner of Maldives (ICOM) has told the High Court that disclosure of details of the number of Indian troops in Maldives and the expenditure incurred… Continued

Didn’t meet Adheeb, will file perjury case: MP Ibrahim Rasheed

June 13, 2023, 14:32

Central Maafannu MP Ibrahim Rasheed has said that he will file a perjury case against former Vice President Ahmed Adheeb after Adheeb testified at Criminal Court that he met MP… Continued

Parliament session adjourned as Nasheed refused to chair

June 13, 2023, 10:15

The no-confidence motion in the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament, Eva Abdullah, could not be held as there is no one to preside over the session. Parliamentary Secretary General Fathimath… Continued